We encourage eating locally and foods that are in season. Our farmers’ markets, roadside stands and local grocers are bursting at the seams with a variety of squash. While I love the flavour of butternut squash and feature it regularly in soups, the often neglected...
With Dan stressed out about exams and needing easy and nutritious food, one of the first recipes I sent him was his favourite Curry in a Hurry. The boys absolutely love this recipe. I love, too, that it takes just minutes to prepare. This can be...
Oh my goodness I just love sauteed mushrooms, and when combined with onion, fresh thyme, balsamic vinegar, red wine, garlic and Swiss cheese I’m in heaven! Earlier this week I had a craving for this magical combination. My challenge was to make a vegan version...
There is perhaps nothing I enjoy more than a warm bowl of soup on a cold, windy day (or any day for that matter). One of our favourite soups is any variation that includes butternut squash. While I adore eating butternut squash, I don’t so...
So far we have experienced this dish twice this week...
I absolutely adore roasted vegetables. I also absolutely adore minimal cleanup. Most of the time when I cook, the kitchen is an absolute disaster! Knives, cutting boards and bowls everywhere…measuring cups and spoons…spices, you name it! Cooking is messy. The alternative – purchasing pre-made food –...
A while ago, friends brought over a very tasty “salad in a bag”. Then, just last week, Grace and I were chatting, and she mentioned how much she too loved this particular salad in a bag. It turns out this salad has a very large...
Trail Mix in honour of National Trail Mix Day! We love these observation days...
We enjoy a variety of salads on warm summer nights. The other day I had a craving for broccoli salad with a sesame Tamari dressing. I have enjoyed versions with this dish when ordering Asian food. Sesame and Tamari go so very well together. I...
The other day I had a pretty intense craving for chocolate and peanut butter...